Archive for
March, 2010

Review:

I have tried different brands of mineral makeup, including drugstore brands and those available only online. There is one brand that stood head and shoulders above the others – Bare Escentuals bareMinerals (often misspelled as bare mineral makeup or bare essentials makeup). Their price was an excellent value compared to others, especially for those starting out for whom the bareMinerals Get Started Kit is ideal.

Best Acne Moisturizers:

As I mentioned in my review of Best Acne Lotions, there are several different types of acne lotions and acne moisturizers and it is difficult to determine which one is best for your skin type. A moisturizer safe for acne prone skin and one that will help dry skin with acne is particularly difficult to find. I discovered Clinique’s Moisture Surge a few years ago when my skin started getting a little dry in places and have used it ever since.

In a recent article I wrote for ezineArticles, I talked about how to choose an acne lotion or acne moisturizer. In the next few articles, I will share with you my favorite products in these categories, as well as tinted moisturizers safe for acne prone skin and a product for mature skin with acne that I rely on.

Acne Lotions:

Kinerase is a brand that is well-known and popular with top skin care salons and cosmetologists. It is especially good for sensitive and oily skin with acne. It provides light-weight moisture without clogging pores and while controlling shine. I like the fact that it helps reduce oil production as well and is calming so my skin doesn’t get irritated.